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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.70, 695.67 and 281.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.70, 695.67 and 281.54 is: 421.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.70 : 695.67 = 281.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.70/695.67 = 281.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.70x = 695.67 × 281.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.70x = 195,855.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,855.45/464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.47

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